Monday, October 10, 2011

Remains of the Day...


A few weeks ago my daughter found a damsel fly outside on the driveway. It was no longer alive but it was perfectly preserved. I looked at it thinking about all the insects in our day that go by unnoticed. They never stand still long enough for us to appreciate all the beautiful details of their living bodies. I know that I could not create such a thing...so perfect in every way.




What an interesting thought to consider, that laid bare for all to see are the remains of a damsel fly, fully preserved for someone to study if they might notice before the wind blew her away.


I thought that if I were to choose...I'd be a bee and not a dragonfly. This is what I might look like if I stood still enough for anyone to see me before the remains of the day carried me away with the wind.
oxoxo
Zinnia

7 comments:

Cheryl said...

Aren't damselfly 'shells' the most beautiful things. I love dragonflies, but I must say you would make the most delightful bee!

Pat Winter said...

I love this. I wish I could draw...........................
Smiles,
Pat

Janet Ghio said...

What a sweet little drawing. I love her hair!

Irene said...

What a beautiful busy bee you would be.

Sara said...

I adore damsilflies and dragonflies. Your drawing is wonderful. Hugs Sara

Createology said...

Hello...I came over to visit from Pat Winter's Gatherings and I adore what I see. Your art really speaks to me. Blissful inspiration...

Lisa said...

I LOVE damsel and dragonflies. They eat mosquitoes! I've been attempting to draw creatures with girl faces, they are just so cool! Your drawing is simply beautiful.